Magda Schneider

Birthday

May 17, 1909

Birthplace

Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany

Bio:

Bavarian actress Magda Schneider played leading roles in many romantic Teutonic films during the '30s, '40s, and '50s. Originally trained to sing and dance, she started out in operetta and made her film debut in 1931. She is best remembered for her work in Max Ophuls' Liebelie (1933). Her daughter, Romy Schneider, became a major star during the '50s.… MoreBio:

Bavarian actress Magda Schneider played leading roles in many romantic Teutonic films during the '30s, '40s, and '50s. Originally trained to sing and dance, she started out in operetta and made her film debut in 1931. She is best remembered for her work in Max Ophuls' Liebelie (1933). Her daughter, Romy Schneider, became a major star during the '50s. Both mother and daughter frequently appeared together.